Saturday, August 2, 2008

The New Toy and Some Creativity

My new toy FINALLY arrived!!
Here it is:
This is a wonderful new electric violin that I was so blessed to get. I can't wait to try it out on Sunday morning--it has a very rich sound and reminds me a lot of my accoustic (regular) violin. I named her Eleanor. Yes, I know...I'm weird! :) Some people name their cars--I just name my violins. lol

Now for the creativity part....

The gig case that the violin came in didn't come with a place to hold my bow, so I made my own bow case. I made it for about 1/2 the price of a real bow case (I would have to order one and it could take 2 weeks to get it, so that wasn't really an option). I made it out of a mailing tube, orange velour material, batting, black spray paint, and ribbon. I think it works wonderfully!
The bow case/tube
Inside the tube--nicely padded!

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7 comments:

Teresa said...

I LOVE it!! Can't wait to hear it in the morning!! See ya then~

Keri said...

I am requesting my own personal concert since I won't hear you!! :) I can't wait to see Eleanor.

Sheridan Wittig said...

You get an "A"! Nice work - you're just a creative person!

~renay~ said...

I am ready for Eleanor's shining moment in the morning. ~;-)))

Gena said...

That's really cool!!! My sister would love it!

Jill said...

You are truly so creative! I thought you sounded great this morning.

Carri said...

It sounded GREAT this morning! I was wondering where the mint green one was! You are so good on that thing....who cares what it looks like! I want a CD with you and the Sax on it...Watch out Kenny G.!!!